What: Garland County Chess Club When: Every Sunday, 2-5pm Where: In-Person Who: 18+ No Registration The library provides a regular time and comfortable place to meetup every week for local chess players ages 18+. Players of all skill levels are encouraged to attend and play, both casually and competitively. No registration is required. Several chess […]

What: Spinning in the Wind Dance Class When: 06/03, 06/10, 06/17, 06/24 | 10:30 AM Where: Garland County Library Who: Ages 6-11 Registration is required and begins 5/15 at 9:00 a.m. Put on your comfy clothes and join teach Kathleen Marleneanu for a four-week dance class! Class will meet each Monday in June at 10:30 […]

What: Pottery of Earth and Sky When: 06/03, 06/10, 06/17, 06/24 | 2 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: Ages 12-18 Registration is required and begins 5/15 at 9:00 a.m. Put on some old clothes you don't mind getting messy and join Ms. Jeri Hillis for a four-week pottery class! Class will meet each Monday […]

What: Ukulele Club When: Second Monday of every month, 4pm-5:30pm Where: In-Person Who: Ages 18+ No Registration Ukulele lovers unite! Local ukulele lovers of all sorts and ability are invited to gather and share as part of their hobby. No planned instruction will be offered. This is intended to be a social club.

What: The Circus Man- Jason D'Vaude When: 06/11/2024 | 10:30 AM Where: Garland County Library Auditorium Who: All ages welcome Dangerous objects! Perilous stunts! Feats of strength and balance! Jason D’Vaude "The Circus Man" is a self-taught one-man circus sensation. Jason brings his comedic juggling and fire shows to audiences around the world, delighting them […]

What: Melted Crayon Art When: 06/11/2024 | 2 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: 13-18 Registration is required and begins 5/15 at 9 a.m. Join Ms. Jill for melted crayon art! If registration is full, please call 501-623-4161 to join the wait list. Groups by appointment only.  

What: Paws to Read When: June 4th, 11th, 18th, and 25th at 4:30 PM & June 8th and 29th at 10:30 AM Where: Garland County Library Who: Ages 6-12 The library has partnered with Hot Springs Pet Therapy to offer an opportunity for kids ages 6 -12 to read aloud to a therapy dog. The […]

What: Inkhearts Fiction Writers Workshop When: Tuesday,06/11/22 @ 6:00-8:00 P.M. Where: Library Meeting Room D Who: Ages 18+ Registration Recommended   Join fiction writer and GCL staff member Chanan Emmons for a monthly dive into fiction writing and the writing life. The Inkhearts meet on the second Tuesday evening of each month to discuss craft-related […]

What: Picnic Storytime When: 06/12/24 | 10:30 AM Where: Garland County Library Garden Who: All ages Bring your picnic blanket and basket and join us for picnic storytime in the library garden.  A small snack will be provided while supplies last. Groups by appointment only.

What: Bookmobile Service Visit at Mountain View Heights When: 12pm-2pm, each 2nd and 4th Wednesday Where: 100 Highrise Cir, Hot Springs, AR 71901 Who: All Ages No Registration Donna, the GCL Bookmobile, stops by for service visits at Mountain View Heights from 1pm-3pm on every second and fourth Wednesday of the month. Services offered include: […]

What: AARP Smart Driver Course When: 6/12/2024 @ 12:30pm - 5pm Where: In-Person Who: Ages 18+ Registration Required: Instructor Wayne Roberts, 501-525-0670. Cost: AARP Member $20.00 and Non Member $25.00. Fee paid to instructor at start of class. Please make a check out to AARP. This official AARP Smart Driver Course could help you become […]

What: Adventures in Art: Friedensreich Hundertwasser  When: 06/12/2024| 2 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: 7-12 Registration is required and begins 6/15 at 9:00 a.m Children ages 7-12 are invited to join us as we learn about the work of an amazing artist. Participants will also create their own work of art. This month's artist […]

What: Renaissance Faire: Identity When: 6/12, 6/19, 6/26, 7/11, 7/18, and 7/25 | 3:30 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: 13-18 Registration is required and begins 5/15 at 9 a.m. This is a series of six programs, all building on one another. You must register for the first program (THIS ONE) to be registered for […]

What: All Things Fiber Crafting Group When: meets every Thursday the library is open | 9-11:30 AM Where: Room D Who: Ages 18+ No registration required All Things Fiber is looking for artists and crafters who enjoy working on all types of needlecraft projects, i.e. knitting, crocheting, tatting, counted cross stitch, embroidery, quilting, weaving, etc. […]

What: Bookmobile Visit at the Green Market of Hot Springs Village When: 9am-11am, every 2nd and 4th Thursday Where: Grove Park, 1105 De Soto Blvd, Hot Springs Village, AR 71909 Who: All Ages No Registration Donna, the GCL Bookmobile, visits the Green Market of Hot Springs Village from 9am-11am every second and fourth Thursday, June […]

What: Tech Tutor Thursdays When: Thursday Afternoons, Dates & Times Vary Where: Library Who: Ages 18+ Appointments are made here: gclibrary.com/support The Garland County Library's I.T. Services Coordinators will offer 1-on-1 tech support for patrons on Thursday afternoons. Services offered include assistance learning using library accounts & the GCL app, Libby, Hoopla, and other databases, […]

What: Card Game Club When: 06/13/2024| 3:30 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: 13-18 Registration is required and begins 5/15 at 9:00 a.m. Learn how to play the popular card games Pokémon and Magic: The Gathering (and others) in this beginner-friendly club! If registration is full, call 501-623-4161 to join the wait list. Groups by […]

What: Virtual Cookie Club: Lemon Sugar Cookies When: 06/13/24 | 5:30 PM Where: Zoom Who: Ages 12-18 Registration is required and begins 5/15 at 9:00 a.m. Join us for this brand new cooking program!  Learn how to make a delicious cookie (a different one every month)! The cookie this month is: Lemon Sugar Cookies!  Put on […]

What: Beginning Tai Chi for Health When: Fridays @ 9am in June & July Where: In-Person Who: Ages 18+ No registration This is a pop-in class, and new participants can join at any time during June and July. In this Beginning Tai Chi for Health program, instructor Jerry Matlock will be using tai chi principles […]

What: Mah Jongg Meetup When: Fridays @ 9:30am thru the end of August Where: Library Who: Ages 18+ Hop in and play American Mah Jongg by the NMJL (National Mah Jongg League) Rules! Instructor Cindy Phelps has taught over 250 beginners to play American Mah Jongg. Mah Jongg Meetup is held weekly from 9:30-11:30am on […]

What: Pool Noodle Animals When: 06/14/24 | 1 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: Ages 12-18 Registration is required and begins 5/15 at 9:00 a.m. Join us to make your own large pool noodle animal.  All supplies provided by the library. If registration is full, call 501-623-4161 to join the wait list. Groups by appointment […]

Visit the Multi-Purpose Room on Saturday, June 15th from 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM for a special Friends of the Garland County Library $2 Bag Sale!   Sale only valid on inventory in Multi-Purpose Room. Items in the Used Book Sale Room are not eligible for this sale.

What: Reptiles with the Arkansas Game & Fish Commission When: 06/15/2024 | 10:30 AM Where: Garland County Library Who: All Ages Slither into the library to enjoy this presentation about reptiles with the AGFC! Learn what makes a reptile a reptile and why they are essential in ecosystems. Live animals included. Seating is limited, and […]

What: Have Book, Will Travel Book Club - June 2024 When: 6/15/24 @ 11:15 am Where: In-Person Who: Ages 18+ Registration Required The "Have Book, Will Travel" book club features revolving themes, moderators, and locales. This club is meant to be about book discovery and discussion, as well as socializing with fellow readers who share […]